1980SomethingSpaceGuy

I like this one a lot! And agree with @Jurss, you could set the rear wheelarches one stud wider. I think it would even help with the looks since, as was said, the rear actually is wider on the real car.

With the weighted brick in the front, the model now weights 691g. A couple details were refined and strengthened to maximise weight lifting capacity. For example the boom lift bevel just above the differential (removed in the photo below) is now prevented from moving down by a thin liftarm triangle. Note that with the transmission on the left, the outriggers' stopped axle for the worm gear on the right and the boom lift bevel in the middle, the differential is tightly packed. One PF battery box, when full, weight just above 210g. Which is about what this MOC is confortable lifting in any configuration, the most challenging being with the boom horizontal and fully extended. With an additional weighted brick, the load gets up to 270g. This is enough to lift the front wheels off the ground, but all features remain perfectly useable. Roughly, this MOC is able to lift half its own weight at maximal extent of the boom, which is generally better than real-life cranes. Finally, in the most favorable configuration (load close to the outriggers), it can lift more than one time its own weight. Which I must admit is kind of a requirement my engineer mind sets when building a Lego crane... Three battery boxes, two L motors and connecting bricks together weight over 700g. Next post will be a short video on the features. Cheers!

Small updates, in an effort to earn the name "Power" in the title: - reinforcement of the chassis around the turntable - HOG raised one stud to ease access and strengthen its structure - color swap of the H-shaped modified liftarms for red ones in the boom - embedded a weighted brick to increase maximum lift weight Went for an outdoor photo session.. Next photo session will cover heavy weight lifting. To be continued!

A pleasure! Nice update with the outdoor photos above!

I love this little machine! It has a nice WALL-E touch to it and going full RC at this scale is just amazing. Ok, it's not pure Lego, but the more time passes, the more often Lego confirm they can't do well with electronics and the more I get why third party solutions for that aspect really make sense.

Welcome to EB! Very nice model, we don't have enough boats around here. I like the winch two-in-one action. And the anchor!

Thanks! Yes, it looks a bit like it could be Martin's grandchild... Thank you! I wanted to stick close to 8854's look and feel, which do not match any present day vehicle, so I went with a neo-retro design. This helped unusual proportions to blend into a fresh drawing. I like the result too; it matches no existing vehicle, but still is realistic enough. Utility vehicles are meant to be efficient, so their design is often very straightforward, sometimes quite boring. I wanted this one to be on the fun side.

Small update here: - improved the routing of the rope on the tip of the boom - smoothened a few details on the front side with the help of system bricks (10 of them) - strengthened the chassis and better filled the gap behind the wheel arches - raised the engine block by one stud to make it flush with the bottom of the chassis I'll be updating entry photos soon, and maybe I'll also record a small video. Thanks for watching!

I'd say if it's on tracks, it counts. Noone said it was supposed to be a road vehicle. If it can move, you're good. Glad you're in for that TC, @howitzer

Thanks! Yes, a touch of neo retro is definitely on purpose. But I hope the proportions of my model are a bit less off than this Chevy custom...

With this as an inspiration, I get it why you want doors. The option #2 is good too, with those lbg parts in yellow, it would match the model pretty well. Only, what happens to the rearmost pillar? It kinda floats. Will you fix it? Maybe to the other pillar?

A neat little machine! Gratz!

The third "non-door" looks best, in my humble opinion.

Thanks! We'll see; often play features and originality are less important than resemblance to a real life model in these contests. Yes indeed, the yellow bushes are meant to remind of the 8854: I don't have yellow rims and I'm not sure I would use them anyway. But a discrete touch of yellow there does the trick without spoiling the rest, in my opinion.

6. Power Crane Features (all manual): Steering: Ackerman, both wheel and HOG Telescopic boom with luffing and slewing Hoist with metal hook Outriggers Self locking boom rest Flat four classic fake engine with differential Openable doors Openable hatch with detachable toolbox for fake remote controller Detailed cabin with: working steering wheel, seats, gear stick, pedal, turn signal lever, gauges, fire extinguisher, mirrors and cup holder Dimensions: W x L x H: 14.5 x 31 x 22 = 9889 cubic studs Background: Tribute to vintage Technic set: 8854 Power Crane Must use 2-parts prefabricated boom (18940/18942) Thanks for hosting this contest, @Jim and @Milan, it has been a blast !

Yes, I had the same feeling. Thanks! A few updates, I think they'll be final. - superstructure got all red - detailed interior with working steering wheel, seats, gear stick, pedal, gauges, indicator lever, fire extinguisher and a beverage can - added a toolbox in the back containing a fake remote controller - modified the front of the cab to get rid of flexion and consolidate the structure The top view has to be my favorite. I enjoy designing: it may take a lot of iterations before anything looks right, but sometimes, the plan eventually comes together so well that it exceeds expectations. From up there, I find the curves quite harmonic. It almost looks like a spaceship! SPACESHIP! Hmm, sorry. Final size is 14.5 x 22 x 31 = 9889 Link to entry post here. Thanks for watching!

Thanks! I've been a bit verbose on my updates and there have been quite a few.. Glad if it's not too boring. This has been a very fun journey : I'm happy to participate in this TC, but I also had objectives of my own. I really wanted to use this prefabricated boom and pay tribute to a model that marked my childhood. This MOC had to be on par in terms of quality, functions, sturdiness and style with TLG official sets and thus be fun to use so that my son can enjoy it too. I'm happy with the result. It has character, plenty of play features and can endure rough treatment.

Looks nicer too! Good job!

I would pimp those arches indeed.. Not only do they look too close to the wheels, but if they actually rub, this needs fixing. Maybe another pair of those L-shaped panels? Good luck with that and the routing of tubes ! Hope you'll find the time, would be a shame not to have you in.

Thanks! Thanks a lot! Yes, the outriggers lift the rear wheels by a couple millimeters, and the rubber pads help with the grip. Regarding brick count, I'd say we're about 600 parts, roughly. I added mirrors. There used to be kind of a gap there. In the process, I widened the windshield, the roof and the upper cab by one stud. Thanks for watching!

Spent some time improving details; a few color and brick swaps here and there. Also added a hatch. It's getting close to finished now...

Very nice model! Love it.

Yes indeed! I can afford it now that I have lowered the boom. I much prefer this stance too. (it was in the middle to save length). Totally agree. This part was looking rough. I reworked it using these: They allowed to keep it to 5 studs wide. I couldn't fit no panels here so I applied tiles. I think that does the job.

I found a way to improve 2 of the obvious downsides at the same time; the boom was too short and located too high. I created an additional section to the boom; it allows the LA to be attached to the upper part of the boom structure, and then to lower the latter by 3 studs. In turn, I lowered the cab roof by one stud. Altogether, I think it's an improvement: the thing looks a bit less straight out of a cartoon. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the message! I know it's not perfect, so a bit of constructive criticism is more than welcome! Yes, I know about these tyres, I would have loved to use them, but I only have one, from a city set (snow groomer). I could indeed use 2 small LAs, but there too: I only have one. In fact, all my Technic parts pool holds in one 40cm cube box, and I wanted to make do with what I have this time. Regarding the wheel span, it's modeled after 8854 and anyway, I couldn't grow in size without exceeding the volume limit. And the height is dictated by the large LA, which guess what? I also have only one. Anyway, thanks again for your feedback, it pretty much matches my thoughts on this MOC. Maybe I'll find a way to improve some of the discussed aspects before submitting. Cheers!